War & Decline

The First World War

First World War 1914-1915 Star

Corporal Campbell served with the South African Mounted Rifles
Field Artillery Brigade.

The recipient's number, rank and name was inscribed on the
back of these medals.

The 1914-15 Star was a campaign medal awarded to individuals
who served in World War I. It was authorised in 1918.
Campaign medals were awarded to those who saw service
overseas.

The front of the medal is ensigned with a crown and features
two crossed swords, a wreath of oak leaves, the Royal Cypher of
King George V at the foot, and an overlaying central scroll
inscribed '1914-15'.

The most common service medals were the 1914 Star, the 1914-15
Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. The two Stars
were issued in the last years of the war to recognise those who had
served at the beginning.

When an individual had not survived the war, the medals were
sent to their next of kin.